A message to say you're late

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Reading text

Aziz

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I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

Tips

1. You don't need to write complete sentences for text messages.

2. Use abbreviations like LMK (= let me know) or use emojis to save time writing.

3. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.

4. Say how many minutes you think you'll need, e.g. I'm running 10 minutes late.

5. It’s good to say sorry and sorry again, but you don't need to say sorry in every message.

Discussion

Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?

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Language level

A1 Elementary

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I'm usually on time. Punctuality is the first impression of own responsibility. Never be late in along your live

I'm usually on time because I have paln before I go to somewher

Usually I'm on time in almost eveything. I don't like to be late when someone is waiting for me, especially because I feel very upset when the opposite happens. So, I try as possible as I can to be an on time person

I try to be on time for each occasion, appointment, lecture. being on time reflects your personality and how you are serious in dealing.

exactly!

understanding the assignment is more important than the assignment.

I am never being late. I went betwen thirty or one hour before the time for the appointment

I try be on time, but if i´m running late, i think that 5 mins is a bit late, but 10 mins is too long. Once in Vancouver I had a meeting and I couldn't find the parking and I felt a lot of stress. I was 10 minutes late.

I’m usually on time. And I hate to be late

A message to say you're late

Preparation

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Task 2

Task 3

Discussion

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